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Old Wives’ Tales
- Restaurants
- Portland, OR
About this business
Old Wives' Tales has been open since 1980, offering a multi-ethnic menu of vegetarian, chicken and seafood dishes. The extensive menu, including many small plates and a la carte choices, makes it possible to select a range of dining experiences from light meals to multi-course feasts. The restaurant is famous for its Salad Bar and for its Hungarian Mushroom Soup, which is always available on the Soup Bar, along with fresh Clam Chowder and two choices of vegan, gluten-free vegetable soups that change daily. Virtually everythi... read more
Location details
1300 E Burnside St, Portland, OR, 97214, United States
Get directions| Weekday | Schedule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mon | Closed | |
| Tue | Closed | |
| Wed | Closed | |
| Thu | Closed | |
| Fri | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sat | 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. | |
| Sun | Closed |
Great soups! Old Wives Tales is a nice family restaurant that serves the best vegetarian, vegan and wheat free food in town. They recently donated some food for a volunteer appreciation party I attended. 3 great soups, 2 delicious salads, and a big bowl of rolls.
By far one of SE Portland's Best – Tis a lovely place with fine people in all capacities. The food is exquisite and of such remarkable variety. My wife and I love this place. Along with the good music and friendly staff I find it a fine retreat and relaxation place for lunch or dinner when we are visiting Portland.
Yummy, fun and very Portland – Great place to dine with friends who like trying new takes on old favorites. Fun and interesting menu, with a diner feel. Yummy, healthy options make eating out easy. Try the Hungarian mushroom soup! Our waiter was so sweet and explained at least 5 different items on the menu to us...everything sounded so good. Will go back again for sure.
A great vegetarian restaurant I've been going to Old Wives' Tales for years. They have a good menu, and reasonably priced (although when wild-caught fish is on the menu, it can get expensive). For people with food intolerance, their menu includes all kinds of options to avoid wheat, dairy, or other common food problems.######The Hungarian mushroom soup is their signature dish, and definitely worth a try. ######This is a mostly vegetarian restaurant, although you can get chicken, fish, or maple bacon. Other than maple bacon, ... read more
Salad Bar! Mushroom Soup! A good salad bar is hard to find ... STOP IN AND YOU WILL FIND A VERY GOOD SALAD BAR! The hungarian mushroom soup is heaven.
awsome breakfast – Every time I go to Portland, I stop by Old Wives Tales & get a container of Hungarian Mushroom soup to go even if I can't stay for a meal. The reviewers who mention bland food neglect to notice that condiments are available. This is part of what makes this restaurant so wonderful- everyone can go and enjoy their meal out, no matter their food requirements or restrictions. You add what you like. Holly, the owner, has been nothing but gracious to me & my friends & family and I can't wait to return.
Good for families with small kids, food Okay, good choice for special dietary needs – I've eaten at OWT many times. My wife likes the soup and salad bar. My kids (6 y/o and 4 y/o) like the fact they can play. Regarding the food: My wife reports she has always been pleased with the soup and salad bar. While I also eat at the bar, more often then not I choose from the menu. I can't say I have ever eaten anything from the menu that I can rate above "average". There have been a few times I have been very disappointed in the food... read more
tasty predictable food – I am so surprised by all the negative reviews. This place has been a constant Sunday breakfast place for me and my family for years now. The food has been consistently well prepared and flavorful and while sometimes when slammed the service isn't 100% the other times they aren't busy more than makes up for it as the staff is amazingly but not overly-attentive. And, they are always friendly and seem to enjoy having kids around, hence the playroom. I've tried a variety of items on the menu (mainly brea... read more
Pretty much okay when everywhere else is crowded and you are a tightwad – I go here a lot. PIcking out a dish as a newbie is very russian roulette style, but the variety ensures that in mixed company most everyone can find something to suit a craving. As a vegetarian myself allow me to warn against ordering the "tofu scramble" as it resembles something a mother bird might v0mit for her young. Indian burrito with lentil dal is quite good. Salad bar is great but the price is a rip off. Side salads are way lame and rather lackl... read more
Frequently asked questions about Old Wives’ Tales
How is Old Wives’ Tales rated?
Old Wives’ Tales has a 4 star rating with 207 reviews.
When is Old Wives’ Tales open?
Old Wives’ Tales is closed now. It will open on Friday at 8:00 a.m.
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